mosquito
We’ve had several calls about mosquitoes inside a home. While unusual, this can happen. There has been quite a bit of rain, so there are generally more mosquitoes around. One customer had a vacant home for a couple of weeks and while they were away, the mosquitoes found standing water in the bathroom and the toilet in order to multiply. Another person had standing water just outside their home, which resulted in many more mosquitoes…
We came across this article from a few years ago which has relevant tips and great advice on how to control mosquitoes! While it’s been a bit hotter and sunnier now, the recent rains could mean another burst of mosquito activity around Austin. The solution isn’t to cover your yard in dangerous sprays that can drift all over and hurt other, helpful insects but to instead control the source. This includes standing water and overgrown…
Mosquitoes seem to be particularly bad this year but there are products you can put in your yard that really work! BTI is an excellent, safe example. BTI is an abbreviation for Bacillus Thuringiensis subspecies Israelensis. It’s a natural bacterium found in the soil and has toxins that only target mosquito larvae (as well as blackfly and fungus gnat). BTI has no toxicity to people and is even approved for use for pest control in…
Update Jan 20, 2021: This post has been edited to note the manufacturer’s updated advertising claims, our own experience with the product as well as a 2020 lawsuit against the manufacturer. The Spartan Mosquito Eradicator is advertised as a long-lasting, 30 day continuous mosquito control product. Spartan Mosquito Eradicators do not require batteries or electricity, just water. Fill the tube with water and hang a couple at the perimeter of the area in need of…
If you suspect that your yard may be infested with fleas, beneficial nematodes are a good choice for control. They are microscopic worms that are broadcast into the soil. They feed on flea larvae and can also help with fire ants, white flies, grubs among other undesirable lawn pests. If you pull white socks over your ankles and walk around the yard for a few minutes you should be able to see fleas that jump…
Mosquitoes are tough! They are horribly annoying to many yet cause little reaction to some. I will recommend a few things that I have found to be effective to control them. Buy a couple of handheld bug zappers; they are cheap and really fun to use. I stand out in my yard and zap them as they come near me. You can reduce the population quite a bit this way. I have actually had success with an…
Everyone get tired of mosquitoes following them around in the yard! The Asian tiger and Culex mosquito are the two most common mosquitoes found in Texas. The Asian Tiger mosquito is more of a bother because it bites throughout the entire day. We have several solutions to reduce mosquitoes on a different blog, so please check that out. We offer a very safe mosquito service. It is our opinion that the services that give lengthy…
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